I really dislike the new UI as well. I've been too busy playing with my new artificer to try running my cleric through anything, but I can feel y'alls pain. Like an earlier poster suggested, everyone who is having problems with the UI might want to take this opportunity to try out a custom UI skin. I usually run with Blackbird, but Cosmos is nice for a healer. The HP bar is set up so you can calculate what percent a person is down.
You can find the downloads here:
http://www.lotrointerface.com/downlo...dex.php?cid=37
And you can find an excellent video guide on how to install your new skin here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcmPmv9THjA
Also you go under options and turn off the big ugly portrait bar, fix the size of your personal floaty hp/sp bar, and re-enable your party hp/sp bar.